No musical experience is needed to learn to play this beautiful, ancient instrument. Study basic layout, scales, and patterns on the hammered dulcimer by ear, using standard musical notation, or with a tablature system. The focus will be on developing technique, learning several tunes, and approaching tunes independently. Rental instruments are available with prior notice to the instructor. (Level 1)

Because of registration costs and other services, including faculty contracts, material acquisitions
and housing arrangements, the Folk School is required to charge cancellation fees to students who
change their itineraries.

Once students are accepted into a class, our cancellation policies apply, regardless of the reason for canceling.

Cancellation of enrollment more than 30 days prior to the first day of class results in a cancellation fee of 50% of the deposit.

Cancellation of enrollment within 30 days of the first day of class results in a cancellation fee of 100% of the deposit.

No tuition, deposit, housing or meals refunds will be made after the start date of a class.

Registrations are not transferable.

Students who cancel their enrollment in a class to transfer to another class are charged the cancellation fee, plus the deposit for the class to which they wish to transfer.